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Workers at Canada’s Top Copper Mine Threaten Strike
Canadian copper miners warn of strike as global supply tightens.
In brief
Canadian copper miners warn of strike as global supply tightens. Workers at Canada’s largest copper mine threaten to strike Saturday, risking disruption to a tight global copper market. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Strike threat
Workers at Canada’s largest copper mine threaten to strike Saturday after their union issued a formal notice.
Strike date
The United Steelworkers Local 7619 authorized a strike starting as early as 8 a.m. Pacific time on Oct. 24.
Market tension
Labor tensions rise as near-record copper prices embolden workers to seek greater profit shares amid global supply shortages.
In short
Workers at Canada’s largest copper mine threaten to strike Saturday, risking disruption to a tight global copper market.
